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Branch Location: Barnegat Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Teens Age Range: Ages 12 - 18 Buddy has the important job of holding the keys to the sleigh. Mischievous elves played a trick and locked up the keys. Help Buddy find the keys. Ages 12 – 18. Please register.

Enjoy this years winter season by visiting Santa for FREE! Come walk through a fully immersive holiday experience as you visit with Santa, make a Christmas Craft in Santa's workshop, hear a Story from Mrs. Claus, Snack on Delicious Sweets & Hot Cocoa, and grab your perfect Christmas Picture as you pose with Props at the Elfie Selfie Station!

Join us for our 4th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser This event will be open to the public and it is a free family friendly event. 34 local charities will be decorating trees at the Toms River Elks Lodge. On December 14th we will be hosting our 4th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser. All visitors will have the opportunity to submit a donation for their favorite non-profit organization's Christmas tree. Each dollar donated will be considered a vote for…

Enjoy this years winter season by visiting Santa for FREE! Come walk through a fully immersive holiday experience as you visit with Santa, make a Christmas Craft in Santa's workshop, hear a Story from Mrs. Claus, Snack on Delicious Sweets & Hot Cocoa, and grab your perfect Christmas Picture as you pose with Props at the Elfie Selfie Station!

Details will be posted as we know more - join Michaels for a free (or low cost) make break! 11/4, 1-3PM -Mini-tree, lots of fun! Join us for a special tree-themed MAKEbreak this weekend. Saturday, November 4, 1 – 3 pm Local Time Pick out a mini tree and decorate it with us! We’ll provide all the trimmings when you buy an Ashland® Accent Tree or a mini tree from our Merry Minis Collection. Age 3 and up welcome Pre-registration…

Enjoy this years winter season by visiting Santa for FREE! Come walk through a fully immersive holiday experience as you visit with Santa, make a Christmas Craft in Santa's workshop, hear a Story from Mrs. Claus, Snack on Delicious Sweets & Hot Cocoa, and grab your perfect Christmas Picture as you pose with Props at the Elfie Selfie Station!

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